Anxiety Support Group
Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...
I have been a member of DS for quite awhile, but for some reason just thought about joining this community recently. I have had anxiety issues for as long as I can remember, but just started identifying it as that a few years ago. I guess it is more of a GAD - I do not suffer panic attacks or anything. My doctor perscribed me Clonazapam (PRN), which is effective, but a little addictive, so I have been trying other means to subdue my symptoms - I LOVE excercise and positive thinking and self-talk.
Does anyone else have some techniques they use to control their symptoms?
Also, any goods books out there on anxiety that anyone can recommend?
Thanks to anyone who responds!!
Does anyone else have some techniques they use to control their symptoms?
Also, any goods books out there on anxiety that anyone can recommend?
Thanks to anyone who responds!!
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I write poetry, which helps a little. Thanks for posting this. I could use some tips as well.
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Sorry - also wanted to ask others if it was common for their anxiety to get worse at night???
chelle37
A book I would recommend would be The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook, by Davis, Eshelman, & McKay. Another one is The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook by Bourne. I've found them to be quite helpful, there are several techniques in them and the reasoning behind why that is. They're both about 20$, and if you want them cheaper I'm sure you could find them on amazon used also. Welcome to the community.
Marigolds
Hello...yes, my anxiety is always worse at night...i think it's called night terrors. i have read on here that many people are worse in the mornings ...i guess it affects everyone differently. I have heard that Dr Claire Weekes has written very helpful books which i intend to buy. .Axietyridden has posted some of her work in her journals which is very helpful. Deep breathing exercises and relaxation are also good.
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